OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 9 Feb 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Abraham, Joseph J.   
Of Akron, NY, entered into rest February 7, 2005, husband of the late Romaine
(Gongwer) Abraham; loving father of Anne (Robert Engel) Abraham and Sandra
Abraham; grandfather of Brian and Danielle; brother of Michael (Mary) Abraham,
Frank 'Ozzie' (June) Abraham, Jean (late Kenneth) Keller and the late Freida
Abraham, George (Freida) Abraham, Mary (Michael) Joseph, Nicholas (Florence)
Abraham and Catherine Lago; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The
family will be present Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM to receive friends at the
BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main St., Akron, NY, where funeral services will
be held Thursday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Akron
Fire Co. Ambulance Fund or the charity of the donors choice would be
appreciated. Mr. Abraham served in the US Coast Guard during WW II.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Ambellan, Stephen William   
February 6, 2005; beloved husband of Paulette (nee Berzer) Ambellan; dearest
father of Nicole N. and Colin M. Ambellan; devoted son of Rita C. (nee Hart)
and the late George W. Ambellan; loving brother of Susan M. (Andrew) Hay,
Kenneth G. (Kate), Dianne H. and Kevin J. Ambellan; uncle of Andrea (Ryan)
Galicia, Philip J. Seggio, Jon G. McLellan, Amanda (Michael) Grzegorczak,
David and Michael Rebman; also survived by other family member and many
friends. The family will be present on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner of
Hopkins Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:45 AM and a
Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph's Church, 3269 Main St., at 9:30 AM.
Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends invited. If desired,
memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Disease Foundation. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Andrus, Richard   
February 3, 2005, beloved husband of 50 years to Marion (Klatt) Andrus; loving
father of Wendy and Lisa Malinowski; loving grandfather of Ashley and Ryan;
brother of Dorothy (late Joseph) Cisko and the late Leonard (Sarah) and Aline
Bender; also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call
Thursday 3-8 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington. A
Memorial Service will be celebrated on Sunday at 3:30 PM at St. Stephen's
Bethlehem UCC Church, 750 Wehrle Dr., Amherst 14225 where memorials may be
made or to Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Bauman, Ruth V. (Rindfleisch)   
February 6, 2005, age 92, wife of the late Harold J.; mother of Harold
(Linda), Sharon (late David) Zelasko, Louise (John) Pawlick, Gerry (Jean), the
late Gloria (late Herbert) Jarvis; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 22;
aunt to several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held Saturday,
February 19 at 11 AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr. (corner
of Union Rd) Cheektowaga. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be
made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Bubach, Florence B. (Mackey)   
February 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Wilbur J. Bubach and Leo S.
Gerevics; dearest mother of Barbara (Wayne) Lindsey, David (Mary Ann) Gerevics
and Deborah E. Croston; also survived by nine grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; sister of Edward and George Mackey and the late Alberta
Henderson, Eleanor Manhart and Charles Mackey. Friends received Thursday from
5-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.)
where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 and in St. Leo the
Great Church at 11. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Burr, Julia Margaret (Hogan)   
February 6, 2005 of Amherst, NY; beloved wife of Charles C. Burr; loving
mother of Kathleen Burr, Kristine (David) Murray-Mack, Eileen (Kevin) Graham
and Brian (Kathleen) Burr; cherished grandmother of Sarah and Diana Ranni,
Andrew and Allison Burr, Padraic and Brendan Murray and John and Connor
Graham; also survived by her beloved sister Mary L. Hogan, brother John F.
(Agnes) Hogan, sister-in-law Jeanne Burr and many nieces and nephews. Friends
may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (corner Hopkins) where funeral services will be
held on Thursday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St.
Gregory the Great Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment
will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date. If desired, contributions may
be made to the American Heart Assn. Online register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Chick Jr., Cohens D.   
February 7, 2005; loving father of Shari Johnson; beloved companion of Dorrie
Detras; loving brother of Leslie J., Jacqueline, Linda, Andre, Nathaniel
James, Fitzgerald, Julia, Charles Brown and Alaine Hodge; also survived by a
host of relatives and friends. Viewing Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The THOMAS
T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, 995 Genesee St. Wake 11:00 AM Friday at St. John the
Baptist Church, 184 Goodell Ave. Funeral following 12:00 noon. Interment at
Forest Lawn Cemetery. Formerly employed at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center as a
Mental Hygiene Therapy Aide.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Cutler, Dr. Alvin B.   
Lifelong companion of the late Eileen Wilson; brother of the late Marabelle
Sultz, Esther Reingold, Lillian Cohen, Sol Cutler and Peggy Arbesman; also
survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services held Wednesday at
1:30 PM, from the MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst
(1 mi. north of Maple, just past Klein) with a Masonic Service under the
auspices of Perseverance Suburban Lodge #948 starting at 1:15 PM. Memorials to
The WNY Physically Challenged Youth Inc., 262 Parkwood Ave., Kenmore, NY
14217. For online tributes go to www.mesnekoff.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Darling, Charles E.   
February 6, 2005, beloved husband of Agatha C. (nee Ceravolo) Darling; dearest
father of Jeffrey A. (Allene) Darling of Lexington, KY, Mary Jo (Ben) Ferro
and Andrea (John) DiDonato; loving grandfather of seven grandchildren; brother
of Marjorie (George) Herman. The family will be present Tuesday 7-9 PM and
Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 8440 Main St. where funeral services will be held on Thursday at
9:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Our Lady of Peace
Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. If desired, memorials may be made to The
Father Baker Crib Fund. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Dulski, Christine A.   
February 7, 2005. Daughter of the late Congressman Emeritus Thaddeus J. and
Elizabeth Dulski cherished sister of Suzanne, Anthony (Mary), Diane (Lawrence)
Tyler and Leon (Roni) Dulski. beloved aunt of Christian, Andrew (Stephanie),
Damian, Benjamin, Eloise, William, Jeffrey; great aunt of Kaitlyn; niece of
Raymond Wroblewski. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George
Urban Boulevard (2 blocks east of Dick Road) Friday 8:45 AM and from St
Gabriels RC Church, 9:30; friends invited. Family present Wednesday and
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Christine was a 20 year vet of US Army and Naval
Reserves and a member of West Seneca Women's Club. Donations may be made to
Autistic Services,Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Dussett, Jimmie L.
Entered into rest, February 5, 2005, beloved husband of Lillie M. Dussett;
loving father of Jimmie Jr. (Dorian), Jacqueline (Godfrey) Roche of Niagara
Falls, NY, Derrick, Beverly Dussett, Angela M. Winfield of Reynoldsburg, OH,
Eunice (Robert) Darby and Henry III (Zelda) of Jacksonville, FL and Karen
Williams; pre-deceased by 1 son, Michael M. Dussett and one brother Mac
Dussett; brother-in-law of Elvia Dussett; grandfather of 24; great-grandfather
of 9; brother of Tommie (Lucy), Rosie (Nathaniel) Glover and Roosevelt (Vera)
Dussett of Birmingham, AL; also survived by a host of other relatives and
friends. Viewing 6-8 PM on Friday at Walls Memorials A.M.E. Zion Church, 455
Glenwood Ave. Funeral Saturday 11 AM. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Fishburn, David R.   
February 7, 2005; husband of Joan Else Fishburn; father of Rebecca (Eric)
Lasch, Elizabeth (Barry) Speck and the late Robert D. Fishburn; brother of
Peter (Janet) Fishburn and the late Ross (Arlene) Fishburn; grandfather of
Stephanie and Julia Lasch and James and Stephan Speck. The family will be
present to receive friends Friday 4-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541
Main St. at Cayuga Rd., Williamsville. A Memorial service will be held in late
Spring at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be
made to The Worldwide Church of God or Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Gates, Bettie M. Kingston (Simons)   
February 6, 2005 of East Aurora, NY; beloved wife of the late Gordon M. Gates
and the late Dick J. Kingston; devoted mother of Jack (Donna), Peter (Donna)
and Gary (Nadine) Kingston and Patricia (Gerald) Hice; sister of Bernice
Wright and the late Robert (survived by Florence) Simons; stepmother of Gary
(Mary Lee) Gates, Phyllis Paige, Marilyn and Michael Gates; also survived by
12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4
and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora where
Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM. Interment in Oakwood
Cemetery. Bettie was a member of East Aurora American Legion Post #362
Auxiliary. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contribution may be made to
the Alzheimers Assn of WNY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Gattie, Paul O.   
February 4, 2005, of East Aurora, formerly of Buffalo, NY; father of Paul Jr.,
Allen, Lawrence, and Joseph Gattie; brother of Ann (David) Sherman, Frank,
Nancy (William) Boyce and the late James Gattie. A Mass of Christian Burial
was held on Monday, February 7 at 1:00 PM at St. Vincent DePaul RC Church,
Springbrook. Interment Union Cemetery, Elma. Arrangements by the WOOD FUNERAL
HOME, East Aurora.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Gaughan, Michael J.   
February 7, 2005; of Buffalo NY; beloved son of the late Barbara (Daul) and
Richard Gaughan Sr.; dear brother of Richard Jr. (Ellen), Patrick (Rosemary),
Mary (Jeff) Hopkins, Margaret (Ralph Huttlocker) Willard and Daniel J.
Gaughan; brother in in law of the late Michael Willard; also survived by many
nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-9
PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where
funeral services will be held Friday at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial in St Ambrose Church at 9:30. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to
the American Diabetes Assoc. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by
Daniel J. Leonard Funeral Service.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Gozdziak, Raymond B.   
February 7, 2005; beloved husband of the late Stephanie (nee Rusin) Gozdziak;
dearest father of Raymond J. (Cynthia) and MaryAnn Petschke (Bud). The family
will be present Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. (west of Borden Rd.), where
funeral services will be held Friday at 9:15 AM and from St. Philip the
Apostle Church at 10 AM. Online guest register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Green, Eleanor R. (Witnauer)   
February 7, 2005, beloved wife of the late James W. Green; dearest mother of
Virginia (Michael) Lottbrein, Michael (Julie) Green and the late James A.
Green; mother-in-law of Gail Green; loving grandmother of seven grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sister of Irene
McGuire, Richard (Barbara) Witnauer, the late Dorothy Burkhardt, Cecilia
Hausler, Rita Phelinger, Lester, Adrian, and Alfred Witnauer; also survived by
nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Wednesday from 7-9 and on
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway,
Lancaster, NY where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 9:45 AM and a Mass
of Christian Burial from St. John the Baptist Church (Alden, NY) at 10:30 AM.
Friends invited. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Hess, Doris M. (Johnson)   
Unexpectedly, February 8, 2005; beloved wife of the late James F.; dear mother
of Douglas (Deborah) and the late Keith (survived by Marilyn) and James Hess;
grandmother of Jeffrey (Anna) Hess, Karen (Mark) Eising, Steven (Molly) and
Damon Hess; great-grandmother of ten; sister of the late Thomas (Dee) Johnson;
sister-in-law of Joseph (Wanda), Donald (Beverly) Hess, late Margaret
(survived by Harry) Mis, Richard (survived by Jeanette) Hess, Mary Ann (David)
Kozlowski, Frederick (survived by Blondie) Hess and Dorothy Daniels; survived
by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME,
335 Ontario St., Wednesday 5-8 PM and Thursday 1-3 and 5-8 PM. Funeral
services at St. Marks Episcopal Church, (Ontario St. at Riverside Ave.) Friday
at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Horbachewski, Debra J. (Whelan)   
February 6, 2005 of East Aurora, N.Y. Beloved wife of David M.; loving mother
of Ellen and Keith; dearest daughter of the late George and Mary Whelan; dear
sister of George (Mary Eileen) of Philadelphia, PA. and Wayne (Susan) of
Seaville, N.J.; also survived by sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, nieces and
nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD
FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at
Immaculate Conception RC Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, Thursday at
9:30 AM. Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery, Hamburg.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Hortman, Charles D.   
February 8, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, beloved husband of Eleanore (Marsh) Hortman;
dear father of David (Diane) and Ronald (Jo Anne) Hortman; brother of the late
Earl Hortman and Dora Oakes; also survived by eight grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Southtowns
Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., where Funeral Services will be held Friday at
12 noon. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Shriners
Hospital, C/O 1600 Southwestern Blvd, West Seneca, NY 14224. Mr. Hortman was a
member of the Amherst Lodge #981 F&AM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Houseman, Rose E. (Gaudioso)   
February 7, 2005, wife of the late Charles Houseman and Richard J. O'Keefe
Sr.; former wife of James Dormer; mother of James (Georgiana) Dormer, Thomas
(Donna) Dormer, Patricia (Richard) Kindron, Richard J. O'Keefe Jr., Kathleen
(Kenneth) Sarratori, Charles (Peggy) Houseman and the late James H. 'Jammie
O'Keefe; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister
of Victor Gaudioso, Christine Rizzutto and the late Mary Gerta and Katherine
Infausto. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the
DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. (at Tremont) Kenmore where
prayers will be offered Friday morning at 9:15 followed by funeral services at
the North Presbyterian Church, 168 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda, NY at 10:00
AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mrs. Houseman was a long time resident of the
Bishop Gibbon Residence and a long time member of the North Presbyterian
Church, North Tonawanda, NY.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Jonas, Marlene F.   
February 8, 2005 of Buffalo, NY, formerly of the Cattaraugus Indian
Reservation, beloved mother of Hiram, Monica, Timothy Marin, Noel, Kurt Jonas
and Mono Cruz; sister of Janice Mecklenburg, Judith Halftown, Alice Morales,
Georgette Conklin, Rubina Jonas, Myrna Edsall, Emily John and the late Donna
Jimerson and Merwin Jonas; daughter of the late George and frances Jonas; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and
7-09 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St (Rt 62), North Collins, NY
where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Kibler, Norbert E.   
February 3, 2005, son of the late Edward and Mary (Haas) Kibler; dear
Godfather of Ann Schiller; also survived by cousins. A Memorial Mass will be
held at St. John the Baptist Church on Saturday, February 12th, at 9:30 AM.
Friends are invited. No prior visitation. Arrangements by JAMES W. CANNAN
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Kingston, Bettie M. (Simons)   
See Bettie M. Gates notice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Kirbis, Robert C.   
February 8, 2005, of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of the late
Nancy (Rodgers) Kirbis; father of Robert (Karen) Kirbis and Anne (Shawn)
Dickson; grandfather of Julia, Jenna, Ethan Kirbis, Alexandra, Madison and
Riley Dickson; brother of Earl (Rose) Kirbis and Shirley (late Myrle) Dell;
dear friend of Patricia Jones. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 at the LESTER H.
WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will
be held Friday morning at 8:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Amelia's R.C.
Church at 9:00. Friends invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Koszuta, Daniel T. "Dan"   
February 6, 2005, of Alden, NY; devoted husband of Florence R. (Zalemski)
Koszuta; loving father of Danette (Robert) Flynn of Wilmington, DE, dearest
papa of Bobby and Jack; brother of Ronald (Christine), Robert Gluc, late
Edward (late Jane), late Leonard (Helen) Koszuta; brother-in-law of Marion
(Warren) Wolff, Arlene Zalemski; survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral
service from the BARRON -MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St., near
Union Rd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 9:00 AM and in St. John the Baptist
Church, Alden, NY at 10:00 AM. Family present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr.
Koszuta was a Korean Veteran, a member of the Adam Plewacki Post #799. Flowers
gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Krezmien, Thomas R.   
monthart,flag February 8, 2005, of Springville, NY, beloved husband of Susan
E. (nee Bates) Krezmien; loving father of Maria (Don) VanDermeer, Elizabeth
(late John) Skorka, Mary Ellen (Paul) Armbrust, Michael Krezmien and
Christopher (Rachel) Krezmien; devoted grandfather of Sean, Chelsea, Colby
VanDermeer, Shaylynn and Colson Skorka and Siena Armbrust; brother of Marie
(Lloyd) McIntosh, Stanley (Betty), Mark (Norma) Krezmien and the late
Lawrence, Francis and Charles (Roseann) Krezmien; brother-in-law of Joan and
Jean Krezmien. Friends may call Thursday from 3-8 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY where a prayer service
will be held Friday morning at 10:00 and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30
from St. Aloysius Church, Springville. Expressions of sympathy may be made to
St. Aloysius School, Springville.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Lindy, Virginia C. (McConlogue)   
February 8, 2005, of Clarence, NY, beloved wife of Merle Lindy and the late
Douglas Lynch; cherished mother of David (Barbara) Lynch and Ann (Ron) Bocian;
loving grandmother of Dan and Eddie Lynch; dearest step-grandmother of Stacy
(Salvatore) Aiello; dear step-great-grandmother of Lindy, Robert and Owen;
dear sister of Helen (Fred) Nagel; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to the Brothers of Mercy. Arrangements by LAKESIDE
MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 627-2919. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Mac, Thomas   
February 7, 2005, beloved husband of Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Mac; dear father of
Michael (Karen) and Mark (Tess) Schmigiel; grandfather of Jillian and Brandon;
brother of Tony and Ann; survived by one niece and one nephew. Friends may
call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the SCHIAVONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8434 N.
Main St., Angola, NY. Funeral services will be celebrated Friday at Holy Cross
Lutheran Church, 10633 Church Rd., Farnham, NY at 11 AM. Please assemble at
church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Mansell, Melania G. "Peggy"   
(Kazmierzak) February 4, 2005; at age 91; beloved wife of the late John
Mansell; dear sister of the late Helen Kazmierzak and the late Lucille Wilson;
aunt of Thomas M. (Dorothy) Kaye; great-aunt of Lisa Kaminski and Julie
Dempsey. A Memorial Mass will be held in Fourteen Holy Helpers Church, Indian
Church Rd. and Union Rd., Friday February 11, at 9:00 AM. No prior visitation.
Arrangements by BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Marquart, Mary Jane (Huber)   
February 8, 2005, wife of the late Walter R.; dear mother of Carol (Ronald)
Porzelt and Lynn Szabo; grandmother of Michelle (Tim) Burkard, Eric (Heather)
Porzelt, Jeffrey (Kate) Kramer and Wendy Porzelt; great-grandmother of Amanda,
Tyler, Cassandra, Nicholas and Kevin. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME
INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd., (two blocks east of Dick Rd.), Friday, 9:30,
and Resurrection RC Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Family present Thursday
2-4 and 7-9 PM. Jane was a former member of Cheektowaga Seniors and
Cheektowaga Home Bureau.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

McDaniels, Gladys L.   
February 5, 2005, loving mother of Kathryn (Richard) Wojciechowski;
grandmother of Alyssa, Christopher, Kristine and John; dearest sister of
Richard (Jo) McDaniels, Nancy (Daniel) Kogo, Sandra (John) MacAdams and Nelda
(Jim) Vaccaro; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service
will be held 4 PM Thursday afternoon at Akron First United Methodist Church, 7
Church St. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

McGuire, Roberta   
Of Lancaster, NY, February 7, 2005, age 72, daughter of the late Charles and
Mary McGuire; sister of Richard (late Geraldine), Mary Ann, Nora J. (late
Robert) Ernst, John E. and the late Charles (Irene); also survived by ten
nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be
held at WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster Friday
morning at 11:00 AM. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to The Hospice Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Moore, F. Douglas   
Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest February 7, 2005, beloved husband of
Joan M. (nee DiNunzio) Moore; devoted father of Ann Marie (John) Wrobel and
Michael (Carol) Moore; cherished grandfather of Mark (Danielle), Matthew,
Andrea, Miranda, Linda and Lindsay Tomaka; loving son of the late George W.
and Eva E. (nee Bowman) Moore; dear brother of George M. 'Don' (Dixie) Moore;
also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the
LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd, (near
Eggert/Sheridan Dr.) on Wednesday from 4-8 PM where the funeral will be held
on Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated in St. Leo the Great Church at 9:15 o'clock. Interment Mt. Olivet
Cemetery. Mr. Moore was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. getlogo,lo0240
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Murphy, Richard C.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, February 6, 2005, devoted husband of 52 years to the late
Norma (Dirrigl); loving father of Charles G. (Genevieve), Elizabeth A.
(William) Slifka, Richard C. (Michele), James P. (Carol), John M. and Mary M.
(James) Russell; also survived by 11 grandchildren. The family will receive
friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC., E.
Quaker St. (Rte 20A, 1-1/4 miles east of Rte 219). Services from the funeral
home Thursday 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of
Our Lord Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Mr. Murphy was an Insurance
Underwriter for I.N.A., he retired in 1984.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Nagy, Alice B. (Hojson)   
Of Hamburg, NY, February 7, 2005, beloved wife of the late James P. Nagy Sr.;
dearest mother of James P. Jr. (Dolores) Nagy and Robert (Lee) Nagy; sister of
Gertrude Bebak, Eleanor Hujak, Jean Mingen, Leonard Hojson, Chester Hojson and
the late Martha Woyshner, Agatha Mazurek, Connie Hojson and Stanley Hojson;
also survived by four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews. A memorial wake service at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR
FUNERAL HOME, INC,. 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 646-5555)
and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake Church will be held at
a date and time to be announced. Mrs. Nagy was a volunteer grandmother at
Hopevale for many years.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Neffke, Penny (Smith)   
February 7, 2005, beloved wife of Robert C. Neffke; devoted mother of Linda
(Thomas Jr.) Burton, Beverly (Lenard) Griner and Diane (Robert Sr.) Kelsey;
loving grandmother of Christopher, Aileen and Stacey Burton, Sabrina and
Justin Griner, Robert Jr., Michael, Nicholas and Joseph Kelsey;
great-grandmother of Lilian; dear sister of the late Aileen Smith. Funeral
services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC., corner S. Ogden, Friday at 9:00 AM
and at St. Bernard's Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Neffke was a City of Buffalo
Crossing Guard for 28 years, a member of the Crossing Guards Association and
the Parish St. Elizabeth Sodality. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday
2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

O'Keefe, Rose E. (Gaudioso)   
See Houseman-Dormer notice.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Parker, Gene   
February 1, 2005, of Buffalo, NY. A visual for Mr. Parker will begin Wednesday
at 12 Noon. Memorials and Eulogy will follow at 4 PM from MEMORIAL CHAPELS OF
BUFFALO, 66 E. Utica St. Friends are invited. Interment Thursday at Forest
Lawn Cemetery at 11 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Pawlowski, Walter F.   
February 5, 2005 at age 89, beloved husband of Adele B. (nee Bujnicki)
Pawlowski; dearest father of Susanne Lee of Blue Ridge, GA, Walter 'Herb'
(Mary Jane) Pawlowski, David (Catherine) Paul of Escondido, CA, Faye (Thomas)
Eichenseer; loving grandfather of Adele, Joshua, Blake, and four
great-grandchildren. The family will be present Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200
Sheridan Dr. (corner of Hopkins Rd.), where funeral services will be held
Friday at 8:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Leo the
Great Church at 9:15 AM. Friends invited. Online register book at
www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Payton, James W.   
February 3, 2005, in Batavia, NY; loving husband of Lottie M. (nee Dickens);
brother of Arie Woods of St. Petersburg, FL; also survived by a host of other
relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, 11 AM at
THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC, 995 Genesee St., where funeral services
will follow at 12 noon. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Perry, Celia M. (Herbst)   
of East Aurora NY, February 7, 2005. Wife of the late Harold C. Perry. Mother
of Janet (David Richman) Perry, Lesley Perry and Bruce (Deborah) Perry.
Grandmother of Joanna Richman, Alana (Jacob) Bush, Jason and David Perry.
Sister of Mildred (Edmund) Knapp and Wayne (Bonnie) Herbst. Also survived by
numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St, East Aurora. Funeral services 11 AM
Friday at West Falls Bible Church, 1823 Davis Rd, West Falls, NY 14170.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church. getlogo,mc0540
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Reilly, Joseph J.   
Age 76; of Williamsville and formerly of the City of Tonawanda; February 8,
2005, after a lengthy illness. Husband of Joan (nee Blocher) Reilly and the
late Christobel I. Reilly; father of James (Elizabeth) Reilly, Paul (Marjorie)
Reilly, Susan (Lee) Casper and Michael Reilly; step-father of Michael
(Sharon), Lauren, Matthew (Carla), Mark (Eileen) and Kenneth (Michelle) Larson
and the late Stephen Larson and step-father-in-law of Rita (late Stephen)
Larson; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; also survived by several
brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St.
(between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi RC Church, 150 Broad St. in
the City of Tonawanda, Friday at 10 AM. Friends invited. Please assemble at
church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer
Institute or to Hospice Buffalo Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Renna, Betty A. (Echols)   
February 6, 2005. Loving wife of 58 years to Anthony C. Renna; mother of John
(Barbara) Renna, Diane Gentzke, JoAnn (Gregory) Zuefle, Charles (Karen) Renna
and Karen (Emanuel) Ferrilli; sister of Mary Hodges of Georgia; also survived
by seven grandchildren. The family will be present to receive friends
Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME INC., 5541 Main St., at
Cayuga Rd., Williamsville, where prayers will be offered Thursday morning at 9
o'clock, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church at 10 AM.
Flowers gratefully declined.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Ristine, Joan E.   
Of Boston, NY, formerly of Blasdell, NY, beloved wife of Warren G. Ristine
Sr.; loving mother of Warren G. Jr. (Katherine) and Darren Ristine; dear
grandmother of Jennifer, Daniel, Kaylee and Natalie; daughter of Amelia and
the late George; sister of Thomas (Josephine), Amy (John) and the late
Lawrence (Porry); also survived by nieces, nephews and other loving family
members. Family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL
HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. where prayers will be said Thursday morning
at 9:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel
Church at 9:30. Entombment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery. If so
desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.

Sattelberg, Mary M. (Bishop)   
Of Wheatfield, February 7, 2005; Beloved wife of Howard R. Sattelberg devoted
mother of Carol Sattelberg and Alan (Mary) Sattelberg; sister of Dorothy Watt,
Carolyn (Leonard) Sicurella and the late Helen Bowman; also survived by nieces
and nephews. No prior visitation, family and friends are invited to attend a
Mass of Christian Burial from St. Albert the Great R.C. Church (Niagara Falls
Blvd. and Majestic Lane) North Tonawanda, Friday at 10 AM. Interment White
Chapel Memorial Park.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.


Shea, Arlene   
February 5, 2005, beloved daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude Shea;
cousin of Hank (Angie) Zuba; dear friend of Mary (John) Westphal; Godmother of
Rachel (Jeff) Davis. No prior visitation. Friends are invited to a Memorial
Mass Saturday, February 19, at 10 AM, in St. Michael's Church, 651 Washington,
Buffalo. Arlene was a retiree of New York Telephone. JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL
HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Sobierajski, Edmund E.   
February 8, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of Florence M. (nee
Golata); dearest father of Nancy (Robert) Cymerman and Carol (Paul) Gerace;
dear grandfather of Matthew Merrins and Brian Cymerman; brother of the late
John (late Valerie) and Natalie Sobierajski; also survived by nieces and
nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday
3-7 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of
Harlem Road). Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at Queen of Martyrs
Church at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Interment St. Stanislaus
Cemetery. Mr. Sobierajski was the owner of Edmund's Barber Shop and a member
of the Barbers Union. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to
American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/9/2005.

Sopczyk, Edward J.   
February 8, 2005; beloved husband of Alice (nee Skorupski); devoted father of
Deborah Sopczyk (Wayne Williams), Pamela Sopczyk (George Duke) and Scott
(Kimberly) Sopczyk; dearest grandfather of Louis, Edward and Mary Alice Duke,
Benjamin, Zachary and Carlton Sopczyk; brother of Clara (late Leo)
Odrzywolski, Alfred (Theresa) Sopczyk, Susan (Edwin) Osika and the late
Casimer, late Matthew (Geraldine) Sopczyk, late Loretta (late Alfred)
Mikolajek, late Florence (late Thaddeus) Osinski, late Irene (late Thaddeus)
Kowalerski; also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and
nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial at Sts. Rita & Patrick Church (Fillmore at Eagle Sts.) Saturday,
February 12 at 10 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Taylor, Susan (McNiven)   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest February 7, 2005, beloved mother of Laura
Taylor, Deniseann Taylor, Dorothy Deubell (Kevin Ring), Susan (Tony) Sikes and
Francis (Julie) Deubell; cherished grandmother of Deanna, Desirae, Donald,
Kevin, Dylan, Shaye, Matthew, and Jacob; loving daughter of the late Hugh and
Helene (nee Barnes) McNiven; dear sister of Ronald (Diane) McNiven; also
survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the
LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns CHAPEL), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave on
Saturday from 12 Noon-2 PM where funeral services will immediately follow. 
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Teresa, Angelo F.   
February 8, 2005, beloved husband of Mary (nee Raziano) Teresa; devoted father
of David A. and Donald A. (Joyce) Teresa; loving grandfather of Donald A.
Teresa; brother of William (Sally) Teresa, Dr. Anthony Teresa and the late
Richard Teresa; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be
present Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French
Rd., where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:45 AM and from St.
Gabriel Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Online register at
www.Amigone.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Valvo, Samuel J.   
January 8, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, father of Lisa Valvo; beloved son of the late
Cosimo and Tomasena Valvo; brother of Annette Valvo; nephew of Esther (late
Albert) Fest, Lena (Joseph) Palisano and Russell (Alice) Valvo; also survived
by cousins. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial
Mass on Saturday, February 19, 2005 in St. Louis Church (Main & Edward) at 11
AM. Mr. Valvo served in the U.S. Marines from 1968-1972 and was a member of
Pipefitters Local 22. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis
Church, 35 Edward St., Buffalo 14202. Arrangements by MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI
FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/6/2005 - 2/13/2005.

Wenzka, Eugenia (Kopczynski)   
February 7, 2005, beloved wife of the late Louis R. Wenzka; dear mother of
Phyllis (Victor A.) Wojnowski and Thomas (Margaret) Wenzka of St. Simon's
Island, GA; grandmother of five grandchildren; sister of Emily Chojnicki,
Agnes Boczar and the late Edward and John Kopczynski; also survived by nieces
and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway. Funeral Services
will be held Friday from St. Augustine's Church, 425 Penora St., Depew at
10:00 AM. Online guest register at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Zarcone, Mildred K. (Feldmeyer)   
pf Orchard Park, NY; February 7, 2005. Loving wife of Amilcare Zarcone, Jr.
Beloved mother of Karen A. (John) Zuppa and David M. (Martha) Zarcone.
Cherished grandmother of Austin, Elliott, Haley, Tyler and Caitlin. Sister of
George (Louise) and the late Harold and Alice Feldmeyer. The family will
receive friends Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM. at the F E BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME INC,
E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Prayers from the funeral home Friday 8:45 AM
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church at 9:30
AM; friends invited
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.